Opus Education are currently looking for a HLTA in the Newton Abbot area for a September start.
The academy is a specialist SEN academy that deals with children and young adults with SEMH and is a school for pupils from Year 3 and up to and including Post 16. Initially we have opened for groups from Year 3 to Year 8. We cater for pupils that are working at or around age equivalent expectations and have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum condition (ASC), anxiety or Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Our new purpose-built school includes a soft playroom, an immersion room a library and specialist rooms for Art, Food Technology, Science and Outdoor Learning.
Included within our core offer are Lego therapy, Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) assistant group work, a TEACHH and total communication approach, Emotional Logic support, Draw to Talk and access to animals.
Please find below job description for the role:
Main purpose of the Role:
- To assist the delivery of outstanding lessons, leading to significant progression and attainment for all pupils.
- To actively implement the school’s behaviour policy and systems in order to assist the delivery of outstanding education to our students.
- Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
- Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase participation and achievement of all pupils
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- In collaboration with the Class Teacher, organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Where applicable, use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher, or Senior Leadership Team
- Support pupils across the school To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
- Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
- Encourage appropriate social behaviour, during school hours both in and out of school and cater for the general welfare of children;
- Accompany children on educational visits under the direction of the Teacher;
- Make, devise and maintain equipment as required, ensuring that the classroom is kept in a clean and tidy condition;
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available Understand the cohort and plan accordingly
- Prepare the classroom for lessons
- Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
- Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
- Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities
Relevant Experience
- Substantial experience in main stream/special school;
- Experience of successfully working with children with SEBD;
- Knowledge and understanding of children with medical difficulties
- Experience of working with disaffected children either in a special or main-stream setting;
- Evidence of an ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders built on honesty and integrity;
- 5 GCSE to include English and Maths or equivalent
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or similar
- Regular Access to a car
- Current driving license
This role is a perfect opportunity who is looking to make a genuine difference within children and young adults lives.
If you'd like to discuss this role further, please feel free to give Alex a call on 01392322419.